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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 -1. Solution and colligative properties

Identify the incorrect statements regarding primary standard of titrimetric analysis.
(A) It should be purely available in dry form.
(B) It should not undergo chemical change in air.
(C) It should be hygroscopic and should react with another chemical instantaneously and stoichiometrically.
(D) It should be readily soluble in water.
(E) \(KMnO _4 \& NaOH\) can be used as primary standard.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A) and (B) only
  2. B (C) and (E) only
  3. C (B) and (E) only
  4. D (C) and (D) only
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Correct Answer

(B) (C) and (E) only

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Detailed explanation

\(KMnO _4 \& NaOH \rightarrow\) Secondary standard. Primary standard should not be Hygroscopic.